A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos – better known as Madame Satã – was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time.

"Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint"

Credits

Karim AïnouzDirector

Lázaro RamosJoão Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã

Marcélia CartaxoLaurita

Flávio BauraquiTabu

Renata SorrahVitória dos Anjos